When a case that an interest group is interested in, but not actually sponsoring, comes before a court, the group can __________
a. meet with judges to explain the group's policy preferences
b. file an amicus curiae brief to present the group's analysis of the case
c. file an appeal to move the case to a different court
d. file a petition to get the group added to the list of plaintiffs
Answer: b
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